CultureMap first reported about Tatsu-Ya's plans in March, when the company purchased a property on California Street for its third location. No word on when exactly the restaurant will open, but it has begun the hiring process, which suggests it will be soon. McCray & Co., the design studio that built both of the company's Austin locations, is working on the Houston location, too.

Ramen fans scarcely need an introduction to Ramen Tatsu-Ya. Since its opening in 2012, the restaurant has racked up accolades, including a spot on Bon Appetit editor Andrew Knowlton's list of America's best new restaurants in 2013. Credit for that success starts with the restaurant's broth, which takes as long as 60 hours to prepare.

In addition to AGU and Tatsu-Ya, California-based Jinya Ramen will add to its two Houston-area locations in Midtown and Webster with locations in Sugar Land, Katy, and Champions Village.